Handmade Blog

The Four Seas of Historic Palestine: Biodiversity, Heritage & Environmental Justice
From the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea, the four seas of historic Palestine are lifelines of biodiversity, heritage, and community. Each body of water tells a story — from Gaza’s fishing traditions...
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Fresh crafts have arrived at Handmade Palestine! ✨ We’ve restocked favorites like Nadya Hazbunova designs, Rand Dabbour notebooks, tatreez kits, brass jewelry—and on our EU site, keffiyehs are back...
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Meet Our Artisans - Little Olea Teething Accessories
When our founder, Morgan Totah, couldn’t find a safe teething ring for her baby, she turned to Bethlehem’s olive wood artisans—and Little Olea was born. Today, each nursing necklace and teething ri...
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Summer Subscription Boxes Have Shipped! And Delicious Rumaniyeh
Our Summer Subscription Boxes are here! Filled with artisan crafts, treats, and the delicious Rumaniyeh stew recipe, each box supports Palestinian makers and traditions. Explore the Summer Box and ...
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10 Beautiful Places in Palestine: Connecting with Heritage and Supporting Local Artisans
Even amid occupation, violence, and restricted access, Palestinian culture and craftsmanship endure. Discover 10 beautiful places in historic Palestine where artisans preserve culture under occupat...
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Adopt an Olive Tree—A Living Gift of Heritage & Hope
Adopt an Olive Tree in Palestine – A Living Gift Support Palestinian heritage and give a meaningful, sustainable gift by adopting an olive tree at Mashjar Juthour. When you adopt an olive tree, you...
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Meet Our Artisans: Nadya Hazbunova
Discover Palestinian jewelry designer Nadya Hazbunova in our next Meet Our Artisan series. From olive wood jewelry to Arabic calligraphy designs, Nadya’s handcrafted work preserves Palestinian heri...
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Majdalawi Fabric: The Endangered Jewel of Palestinian Textiles
Discover Majdalawi fabric—an endangered Palestinian handwoven textile and support artisans preserving this heritage through handmade crafts.
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Meet Our Artisans: The Oasis Center for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Next in our Meet Our Artisans series, we introduce the Oasis Center in Beit Sahour, where people with intellectual disabilities create beautiful handmade crafts that carry dignity, heritage, and hope.
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The Camel in Palestine: History, Culture & Artisan Craft
The camel has long symbolized resilience in Palestinian life — from ancient trade routes to inspiring artisans today. At Handmade Palestine, this heritage lives on through camel milk soap, embroide...
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